Broken Brighton: Seaside City With Shocking Homeless Crisis 🇬🇧

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @WendallExplores
    @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +32

    If you're struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Click betterhelp.com/wendall for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a credentialed professional specific to your needs.

    • @M88ULV
      @M88ULV 11 месяцев назад

      👏🏼

    • @eliminated95
      @eliminated95 11 месяцев назад

      Only people with mental retardation go to therapy

    • @djzrobzombie2813
      @djzrobzombie2813 11 месяцев назад +5

      You always see more male homeless than females... I wonder why ?

    • @ignoblesurfer6281
      @ignoblesurfer6281 11 месяцев назад +1

      I'll say this for them: I used them for about two months. In two of those sessions I got very, very useful and actionable advice that I use to this day. But after a while I didn't really have much to talk about, so I stopped paying for it. I don't regret it at all because the advice I got, the mental and coping strategies, seem so obvious looking back on it, but having a professional walk me through it made a lot of difference.

    • @boobootheballbreaker2092
      @boobootheballbreaker2092 11 месяцев назад

      Maybe because women are forced to do "favours" for cheap or no rent.. maybe because women are far less violent..

  • @FreshGreenMoss
    @FreshGreenMoss 11 месяцев назад +81

    For any addicts struggling in Brighton. Go down to the project and get yourself some treatment.
    If you're willing and homeless, you'll get in quite fast.
    Best thing I ever did.

  • @CambridgeCookie
    @CambridgeCookie 11 месяцев назад +46

    Dear Solomon seemed such a bright & beautiful soul. I'm rooting for him and hope he succeeds in his journey to sobriety and a place to call home ❤🏡❤

    • @Ned88Man
      @Ned88Man 7 месяцев назад +2

      lovely guy, but I was shocked about the 2 liters of vodka a day but, how does that not kill?

    • @oliverattwell8013
      @oliverattwell8013 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@Ned88Mantolerance, it would kill most people.

  • @Faye-vr6jc
    @Faye-vr6jc 11 месяцев назад +92

    i have nothing but admiration for people like Paul who has dedicated himself to not just helping people but SAVING peoples lives. His attitue is absolutely commendable and his endless empathy is admirable

  • @martinp4810
    @martinp4810 11 месяцев назад +53

    Love Paul’s passion, we are lucky to have people like this in our city.

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +2

      He’s a true superstar

    • @MattRussell-g7b
      @MattRussell-g7b 11 месяцев назад +1

      Totally agree

    • @Nick-fg4dq
      @Nick-fg4dq 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@WendallExploresoff the fence won't distribute tents to the homeless..... Why

    • @matthewv4170
      @matthewv4170 5 месяцев назад

      Because that doesn't help them. These people need support, if they can afford 2 litres of vodka a day then can afford a tent​@@Nick-fg4dq

  • @IndieHorrorWilly
    @IndieHorrorWilly 10 месяцев назад +16

    Paul warms my heart, what an angel. Also Salomon has such a beautiful smile, hope he continues to better his life, such a hard cycle to break out of.

  • @sagescott3117
    @sagescott3117 11 месяцев назад +31

    I grew up in Brighton and Im 55 now, I hardly recognise what I've seen here... Paul Young, you brought tears to my eyes and Wendall thanks so much for highlighting this... I work for an animal charity and he's right, get involved, whatever you can do, anything to help the homeless and their fur buddies, it will make such a difference. Much love to you all xxx

  • @SarahLeanneWarbyUK
    @SarahLeanneWarbyUK 11 месяцев назад +16

    I live in Brighton myself, thank you for highlighting Paul and this wonderful charity! Will be contacting them to volunteer and do my bit too 💪

  • @cathtf7957
    @cathtf7957 11 месяцев назад +23

    I've watched dozens of these homeless docs
    This one seemed to get at the heart of the matter. Great work.

    • @MattRussell-g7b
      @MattRussell-g7b 11 месяцев назад +4

      4 years clean from heroin and cocaine

  • @MrPiranBlyth
    @MrPiranBlyth 11 месяцев назад +21

    This channel has become one of my favourite on RUclips. I have experienced homelessness in Cornwall and was housed in st Petrocs in Newquay, in a much better place now luckily in truro. the message needs to be spread so thanks for what you do wendall😊

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you for the kind words, glad to hear your situation is better now

    • @MrPiranBlyth
      @MrPiranBlyth 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@WendallExploresthanks. I really enjoy watching the conversations that you have with people, especially jappa from Torquay he was a real gem

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +2

      @@MrPiranBlyth Jappa superstar 🙌

  • @rog3833
    @rog3833 11 месяцев назад +125

    When i was street homeless - Brighton was the first place i headed too, purely cos i knew there would be support for me, with night shelters and food runs. It was the middle of winter then, so ended up in First Base and a Church for a couple of nights. To say it was stressful - is an understatement.

    • @isabellemat9160
      @isabellemat9160 11 месяцев назад +7

      ❤❤❤You and Paul are Angels!!! I appreciate so much what you doing!! I also wanna help homeless People I know what is like I was homeless to...

    • @sarahturner522
      @sarahturner522 11 месяцев назад +7

      How have things gotten this bad on the streets of Britain 🇬🇧.
      I feel so sorry for those homeless folks 😢.
      Pity they have had bad situations in life and dealt a bad hand. I really hope things get better for them soon. 🙏
      Thank goodness for that kind man who is helping many people. Wish there was more people like him and the country would be a better, safer place.
      I’m not good in a financial situation, however i will be donating to this charity.
      Keep up the good work all, proud of you 👏.

    • @Storm.Z.4u
      @Storm.Z.4u 11 месяцев назад +8

      So the "support" in Brighton is clearly a magnet for those who choose to be homeless, they also get the benefit of living by the seaside for free.

    • @Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living
      @Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living 11 месяцев назад +7

      You are ignoring the fact there are serious issues that can happen to a person that can seriously affect there mental health thos issues end up leading to somone being homless there is nothing at all wrong with somone who is homless choosing the best supporting place to get help

    • @jadedwitness9840
      @jadedwitness9840 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@Storm.Z.4utake your fetid ignorance somewhere else braverman

  • @tims7793
    @tims7793 11 месяцев назад +9

    I've donated to Paul's charity. I'm now a very long way away, but had the pleasure of visiting Brighton for a short time, 20 years ago, when chasing a local lass. The world needs more people like Paul. Nice work too, Wendall

  • @vc4154
    @vc4154 11 месяцев назад +7

    God bless you Wendall and the off the fence Guy, It warms my heart to see and know how much you all care for those in need.

  • @NihilisticHedonism
    @NihilisticHedonism 11 месяцев назад +62

    The High Streets are dying and as a result these problems are becoming ever more visible to the naked eye walking around most British cities. I wonder how many of these homeless people are criminalised as a result of their lifestyle, and their lack of private space from which to live their lives which leads to them feeling and being outcasted by the system.

    • @ukskywatcher9598
      @ukskywatcher9598 11 месяцев назад +3

      Wel said

    • @djzrobzombie2813
      @djzrobzombie2813 11 месяцев назад +1

      You always see more male homeless than females... I wonder why ?

    • @NihilisticHedonism
      @NihilisticHedonism 11 месяцев назад

      Fair point@@djzrobzombie2813

    • @sabrinajohnson7611
      @sabrinajohnson7611 11 месяцев назад +1

      Wow, extremely insightful words! 👏 I 💯 agree with you 😢

    • @simonlee498
      @simonlee498 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@djzrobzombie2813​ government are more likey to house homeless women an even more likey if drug . The same reason you don't see kids homeless is the same as women they are more vulnerable .. drug addiction is now seen as a victim they are " addicted" it's not there fault 😅 government doesn't want Todo a thing cause solving homelessness an drugs is no profits

  • @javierlav
    @javierlav 11 месяцев назад +11

    What a really nice man!!!! God bless him!!!!

  • @marymungleandmidge4080
    @marymungleandmidge4080 11 месяцев назад +27

    So many ridiculously rich people in the world and so many poor people, the balance is so wrong, but I can’t see it ever getting any better. I’ve lived in Brighton most of my life and the amount of homeless people has gone up every year. Great to see these people helping these unfortunate people.

    • @ArualCrisp
      @ArualCrisp 11 месяцев назад +7

      I agree with you that the balance is definitely off but a lot of the people on the streets are there because of the addiction to drugs. Rich people work for their money while others spend it on drugs and are unable to work and support themselves as a result because of their addiction. I don’t think we can blame the rich people but more the failure of the government to tackle the vast drug problem in the whole of UK. Not necessarily even a drug problem, but mental health issues which often lead to drug abuse.

    • @denismcgrath8983
      @denismcgrath8983 10 месяцев назад

      Jamie's net worth is reportedly over £240million norman cook net worth UK £300million

    • @matthewv4170
      @matthewv4170 5 месяцев назад +1

      It's not the poverty, it's the inequality that we live with everyday that will drive us insane

    • @matthewv4170
      @matthewv4170 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@ArualCrispthe ultra rich people don't work for their money. They get it via capital gains from family wealth.

  • @ywiggan
    @ywiggan 11 месяцев назад +25

    Its good to talk 👄 i always stop and chat and ask if they need anything. Remember, people, we are one paycheck away from being homeless

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +6

      Amen

    •  8 месяцев назад +1

      If you are one paycheck away from homelessness you are not organizing your life correctly. If you are earning a paycheck you should be saving enough to build up a 6-month emergency fund. Any financial expert will tell you this.

    • @ywiggan
      @ywiggan 8 месяцев назад +1

      I am lucky not to be in this situation. However, many are that is what I am saying. Some jobs out there are really low salaries look at jobs on indeed 20k pa

    • @matthewv4170
      @matthewv4170 5 месяцев назад

      How can you save a three month emergency fund. If your being paid 2000 a month, rent is 1000, bills are 200, council tax 150, food 500. You only have 150 quid left. That would take you 6 years to save a six month emergency fund. What do you do if an emergency comes up in them six years

    • @ywiggan
      @ywiggan 5 месяцев назад

      I am purely quoting what the charity Shelter says this is not my words

  • @neiloldfield8661
    @neiloldfield8661 11 месяцев назад +8

    Paul is an absolute legend
    Love his passion for his hometown
    Talks very well
    I’ll be making a donation

  • @JohnHowlett
    @JohnHowlett 11 месяцев назад +10

    When i left prison in 2013 I was homless in brighton i was fortunate to have a job to come out too .. but antifreeze was amazing i turned up there scared and confused i left with full military kit trousers jacket sleeping bag and a backpack full of socks and toiletries and most important a full belly ..im doing very well now but if it wasn't for those guys helping me until i got my first months pay theres a very good chance i would still be homless now

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +2

      Glad they help you turn things around mate 🙏

  • @v666edd
    @v666edd 11 месяцев назад +10

    Another great video. It’s great you’re getting this content out there and showing what’s really going on.

  • @BonnyBrown
    @BonnyBrown 11 месяцев назад +26

    What a guy Paul is 👏 if only we had more people like him

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +6

      Superstar

    • @ignoblesurfer6281
      @ignoblesurfer6281 11 месяцев назад +2

      When he meets that homeless guy in the graveyard you can tell he's not just faking it, he genuinely loves the guy and wants to help him out.

    • @boobootheballbreaker2092
      @boobootheballbreaker2092 11 месяцев назад

      You got a spare room? You're free to house one of these males, or give them money.....

    • @BonnyBrown
      @BonnyBrown 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@boobootheballbreaker2092 was gonna reply until I realised you’re a troll 😂 good luck with that 👍

  • @Lastbus2
    @Lastbus2 11 месяцев назад +23

    I'm a Brightonian and don't recognise my town today. I think people percolate down through the country, then when they get to the coast, they can't go any further. They become stuck, sometimes for years. Heartbreaking.

    • @Storm.Z.4u
      @Storm.Z.4u 11 месяцев назад +2

      Well they can, we have open borders and they are free to leave the UK, perhaps France, or Germany, but then the benefits system is not as generous there.

    • @MiaSummer-cm6cy
      @MiaSummer-cm6cy 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@Storm.Z.4uyou think the homeless get thousands in benefits every month ?

    • @jonathanlamb9024
      @jonathanlamb9024 11 месяцев назад

      I'm pretty sure if they were on benefits they wouldn't be on the streets to be honest there like pigeons on the street, cast out by society as there no longer needed.

    • @andrewcheatle4691
      @andrewcheatle4691 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@Storm.Z.4u You couldn't be more wrong - UK has the lowest welfare benefits in Northern Europe, bar none. Stop getting your facts from comics 😂

    • @intranix
      @intranix 8 месяцев назад +2

      weird, I'm a Brightonian also, but to me, it's the same as it was 20 years ago. There was a massive homeless problem then and there is now. nothing has changed.

  • @charmainepriestman915
    @charmainepriestman915 9 месяцев назад +2

    Off the fence is amazing 👏
    Paul cares so deeply you can hear it in his voice. What a beautiful kind man
    I feel sorry for all the homeless including the addicts but the families with kids thats beyond heartbreaking 💔

  • @TommyAtkins-bd5ky
    @TommyAtkins-bd5ky 11 месяцев назад +5

    I very much hope your channel grows my friend....you have a kind heart and warm personality. Its often portrayed by media and the like that Britain is cold damaged etc... however there is a lot of love warmth and compassion too. More power to you my fellow Briton.

  • @jonfitch8405
    @jonfitch8405 25 дней назад +2

    I used to squat with Solomon, hes a beautiful soul who just needed a place to live. So sad to see him still out there 😢 i had to leave Brighton to get housed and had to leave all my friends behind to do it. Now happily housed and have sole custody of my 5yr old child- you can turn it around if you have the will to succeed

  • @Hdtjdjbszh
    @Hdtjdjbszh 11 месяцев назад +37

    I lived in brighton during 2012, london were transporting people who were living rough down to brighton! They completely abandoned people on the coast and left these humans to rot, ut was so horrific and all the aid services were so overwhelmed

    • @meestermeesterhastings.3159
      @meestermeesterhastings.3159 11 месяцев назад +14

      Your right they "cleaned the streets" for the 2012 games so the visitors would not see the real problems...

    • @lisapinfold506
      @lisapinfold506 11 месяцев назад +9

      Happens in a lot of coastal places. Not the land of milk and honey councils think it is😑

    • @gthbtn
      @gthbtn 11 месяцев назад +3

      They shipped me off to Birmingham from Brighton in 2014! 😂

    • @Antpeople1
      @Antpeople1 11 месяцев назад

      YES YES Can relate. I was attacked by convicted criminals, one of whom was mentioned in the national news as mugging the elderly in shared council accommodation and my life put in danger by the authorities! I have evidence against the council as well as council meeting minutes published about this. I have been physically tortured by the local mafia i.e Council and Police and slandered for exposing the TRUTH!

    • @Antpeople1
      @Antpeople1 11 месяцев назад

      @@meestermeesterhastings.3159 JUST THE SAME WAY THEY DID FOR THE ROYAL WEDDING WHICH COST A FEW BOB OF TAXPAYER'S MONEY!

  • @redmeth07
    @redmeth07 11 месяцев назад +12

    There is no chemical solution for a spiritual problem.
    We all have these issues. Everyone of us. All homelessness is, is the eternal struggle of soul manifested consciously into reality. Right there projected onto our streets. For all of us too see. It’s scary it hurts and it’s just sad. We all walk the path of denial.

  • @Scrobbles
    @Scrobbles 11 месяцев назад +42

    Better Help is “accessible” if you have the money for it. A lot of people have mental health issues due to a lack of money to pay for the basics, it doesn’t matter if you give 10% off, these services should be free.

    • @ol1ver89
      @ol1ver89 11 месяцев назад +8

      Agreed , and actually it s about of a sell out by oli doing this when he knows these people can’t do it for money !!! I love his videos but I’m a little bit gutted as I got the feeling it’s a bit of a sell out this better help !!! I know it’s about getting paid but yeah it defo should be free

    • @tsurugizaki
      @tsurugizaki 11 месяцев назад +2

      There have also been a lot of issues with better help specifically. Lack of professionalism from the therapists and them not handling more serious issues appropriately.

    • @DMWBN3
      @DMWBN3 8 месяцев назад +1

      Plenty of free accessible charities in Brighton.
      Getting in a prescription & some hostels.
      Brighton is a bit like a beacon for homeless. Most are from out of the town.

    • @ZZZ77-
      @ZZZ77- 7 месяцев назад +2

      Better help is a scam

  • @patricequinn7733
    @patricequinn7733 11 месяцев назад +2

    Paul Young is such a great spokesperson for the cause and such an impressive man.
    He's an inspiration for people trying to help the homeless,wherever they are!

  • @marcoroams
    @marcoroams 11 месяцев назад +9

    You are doing good work my friend! 🙏🏽

  • @tomebers8683
    @tomebers8683 11 месяцев назад +35

    Suprised to see my hometown here, the homelessness here is very high but we do have a number of services that help the homeless population like BHT(I've used them personally and they're really helpful I now have a flat because of how welcoming and understanding they are with opportunities & it's the first time in years I can say everything is mine again it takes it toll after a while never knowing what you're doing or what's yours), YMCA, stop over. Though it's not say Brighton isn't thriving even though we have the retail downfall as well (We have an IKEA coming soon, I look forward to that) but out of every place I visit I always want to go back to Brighton as it has everything you'll ever need and the nightlife is tiers above most places (Minus the bouncers) and Brighton is different from everywhere, it has a lot of character.

    • @no_soy_rubio
      @no_soy_rubio 11 месяцев назад +4

      Surprised, really? All you need to do is walk up by the station or the Pavilion Gardens to see there's a big problem in Brighton. And it's nothing new, it's been like it for years

    • @tomebers8683
      @tomebers8683 11 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@no_soy_rubioI'm surprised as Wendall normally covers northern places 😊 but not to the homeless population I know what it's like currently

    • @no_soy_rubio
      @no_soy_rubio 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@tomebers8683 gotcha mate ✌

    • @gthbtn
      @gthbtn 11 месяцев назад +3

      When I was street homeless in Brighton BHT kept sending me back to Brighton and Hove council, who kept sending me back to BHT... so I never found either of them any use...

    • @Antpeople1
      @Antpeople1 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@gthbtn Yes, I can relate! BHT is a scam like the rest of them. I have been through the ENTIRE 'system.'

  • @StuartWhelan-up8vs
    @StuartWhelan-up8vs 11 месяцев назад +6

    Love watching these videos l was homeless when l was young helped a few folks over the years saving a bloke trying to take his life well done Wendell ❤

    • @Antpeople1
      @Antpeople1 11 месяцев назад

      You won't save someone from taking their life unless you help them with their circumstances, sorry not being funny but I have been up Beachy Head many times and been abused in the psych unit run by psychopaths. Many people want believe their own good deeds make a difference and many of them do not listen and invalidate. Society has this narcissistic notion that if we sweep people's problems under the carpet and tell them to leave it in the past until it happens again and again...those lives you think you saved may have and may STILL end in suicide! I don't mean this as a personal attack, I just know because I have been there many times over and am still getting this narcissistic treatment and I am still homeless. I have been tortured physically and emotionally by the corrupt authorities for the past 7 years. The people paid to help me helped push me and other patients to suicide! Some did suicide.

  • @BabyBooHoot
    @BabyBooHoot 10 месяцев назад +2

    Eye opening video. As i said in another video comment I left Ireland in the mid 80s and got work in England. Newhaven was where i had a job to start. Eventually bought a house in Portslade at the time , worked in Newhaven, laterly in a hospital in Haywards heath. This city gave me the start I needed when I was 20 ish, now nearlly 60. I arrived in Brighton weeks after the grand hotel bombing, being Irish was not a good thing then. Some people hated me , understandable, equally I managed to gain the trust of others from this great town. I got my start, being honest I didnt see so much Homeless ness then, perhaps it was there. Paul is a great man, he so sees the situation for wat it is and doesnt judge. Top man doing a great thing! Wel done on another interesting video. Hope the 2 gents who have got themselve sorted get back into a good place . Good people who deserve a chance!

  • @kathyn8780
    @kathyn8780 11 месяцев назад +2

    what a great example of a grassroots support worker, cannot beat it .......... thank you for your support sir

  • @geoffbreen2386
    @geoffbreen2386 11 месяцев назад +11

    Paul is a hero. What a legacy of good, and handing it on to others to continue their work for good.

  • @kevinkiso4579
    @kevinkiso4579 8 месяцев назад +1

    Much respect to the gentleman, Paul, for reaching out to these people.

    • @MaryCorrigan-t8i
      @MaryCorrigan-t8i 3 месяца назад

      Hopefully you can come over and stay thanks 👍 your a great person Never be stuck were 40min from Dublin and I tell you what a different i love Dublin the people a so nice just up the road amazing diffrence i suffer from anxiety and it's extremely high the only way to help calm my heart and brain is get to Dublin so friendly god bless😅

  • @clive_the_fat_cat
    @clive_the_fat_cat 11 месяцев назад +29

    I was homless on the streets in brighton a few years ago. I slept on the streets just down from the station. I was adicted to heroin crack and boozze. 7 months clean now thankfully. My mental health was terrible and i had complety given up on life.

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +7

      Good work my friend well done 🙏

    • @clive_the_fat_cat
      @clive_the_fat_cat 11 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@WendallExploresthanks buddy, one day at a time. Keep up the good work. People need to see this stuff

    • @lisax23
      @lisax23 11 месяцев назад +2

      Well done you

    • @debbiebartlett6526
      @debbiebartlett6526 11 месяцев назад +2

      Well done 👏

    • @pamelamckenzie2685
      @pamelamckenzie2685 11 месяцев назад +2

      Fantastic to your 7months keep going.

  • @uktye3871
    @uktye3871 11 месяцев назад +21

    i lived in brighton for 15 yrs and i met a lot of homeless people and most of them made the trek from london to brighton thinking its an easier way to make money etc. Maybe so in the summer months but even brightons tourists fade away during the winter months

    • @puppets.and.muppets
      @puppets.and.muppets 11 месяцев назад +3

      the search for a free lunch continues.....

    • @robdubz1510
      @robdubz1510 11 месяцев назад +4

      Exactly i live in east sussex and tourism is dead at this time

    • @puppets.and.muppets
      @puppets.and.muppets 11 месяцев назад

      im in sast eussex and things are fine.@@robdubz1510

    • @Leojw10
      @Leojw10 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@robdubz1510except in Brighton and hove/eastbourne

    • @robdubz1510
      @robdubz1510 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@Leojw10 i live in polegate in eb lots its way quieter than summer the bars on the beach shut for this reason not just the weather.

  • @richardknapper3404
    @richardknapper3404 11 месяцев назад +13

    What a fantastic guy Paul Young is. A man with vision, strength, kindness and an eye to spot the "phoney" beggars. If only our councils and politicians could show so much care and have his drive.

  • @robertpetre9378
    @robertpetre9378 7 месяцев назад +4

    I’ve been living in Brighton now for more than 14 years now and sadly I’ve seen the gradual decline in the quality of life and rising prices of living which have been pushing local people out of the city centre. I started to notice this at least 10 years ago with agent furcation which came from which people coming down from London and buying up cheap properties predominately in London Road and causing the rent to skyrocket and making it impossible for local people to have any hope on getting onto the property ladder at all.

  • @cultfiction3865
    @cultfiction3865 11 месяцев назад +20

    I also think that a big reason that contributes to homelessness in U.K. is the astronomical house prices and rents, which are way out of reach for most people of the younger generation. Their Salaries aren’t high enough to cope with the outrageous cost of property here

    • @Westhamsterdam
      @Westhamsterdam 11 месяцев назад +3

      Not normally substance abuse is by far the biggest. Before 2009 when the U.S. government gave the Méxican cartels a monopoly on meth production, tent cities were virtually unknown in the U.S.. It was only after 2009, when meth(amphetamine) flooded the whole U.S. cities that tent encampments became a regular fixture. I think it is widely accepted that meth (not really found in Europe, it does exist but very small) is responsible for the tent cities. You hear Fentanyl! Fentanyl! Fentanyl! It´s not the real problem in the U.S. meth is.
      Saying that since the arrival of Spice, homelessness in the UK has exploded. There is a saying in politics "nothing happens by accident" who really was responsible for introducing spice in UK drug culutre?

    • @cultfiction3865
      @cultfiction3865 11 месяцев назад

      @@Westhamsterdam Yeah you are probably right that meth probably has caused a lot of these tent cities to shoot up in the US. And in the U.K. I’m not sure about the connection between spice and homelessness. A lot of homeless people appear to use Spice, but I don’t know if that is an effect of been homeless or whether it’s a cause. Much like with alcohol they probably use it to zombie out in a stupor.
      But I doubt Spice would lead to mass homelessness like meth since Spice has effects almost identical to regular marijuana except it’s less safe.
      Here in U.K. I would think that the extortionate cost of housing and wage swallowing monthly rents are a big cause, since social housing is hard to come by here now in most places. The demand for it is too high and they haven’t replaced all the social housing that’s been sold off. And even unemployed people often don’t get all their private rent covered since it’s so expensive in England that it leaves a shortfall. Then there is also bedroom tax in addition to this. So this seems to be a big reason here. Drugs don’t seem like a huge problem here like in US

  • @ConorMcHedor
    @ConorMcHedor 8 месяцев назад +2

    I know Keo, it's heartbreaking to see him living rough, like he said he's a intelligent dude and deserves better

  • @abbeyjanegreen703
    @abbeyjanegreen703 11 месяцев назад +3

    Paul is an inspiration on so many levels ❤

  • @philclark6250
    @philclark6250 11 месяцев назад +13

    I never thought somewhere like Brighton would have a homeless problem .great content wendall

    • @francishandscomb8108
      @francishandscomb8108 11 месяцев назад +5

      It’s gone up a lot in the last ten years

    • @tomfitz-tm6tz
      @tomfitz-tm6tz 11 месяцев назад +2

      Always had huge problems...alcahol..drugs...it's a depressing town..I won't visit again.

    • @no_soy_rubio
      @no_soy_rubio 11 месяцев назад +3

      It has done for many years, it's just that it's getting worse

    • @CRD250
      @CRD250 11 месяцев назад +2

      It’s renowned for it.

    • @wackywall
      @wackywall 10 месяцев назад +1

      Coastal towns have become a dumping ground for homeless and poor people with complex issues by the tory government. As London becomes more and more gentrified and a money laundering centre for crooked Russians etc who buy up swathes of property the more people that get priced out or moved on. It's social and ethnic cleansing of the working classes and the poor and vulnerable. With that it creates huge issues for where these people are decanted without choice. The council services, housing and support structures outside of London simply cannot cope with what's been forced upon them by central government.

  • @ChubbBates-mh5xp
    @ChubbBates-mh5xp 9 месяцев назад +2

    In the last few months 2 homeless have died in Kettering.it’s so cold this time of year.People just don’t seem to care.I don’t know what the solution is but something has to be done to help these people.

  • @YoGemmy
    @YoGemmy 11 месяцев назад +5

    Wendall you're doing such amazing work. Thanks for these videos.

  • @stevieDB80
    @stevieDB80 4 месяца назад +2

    Theres some wonderful people in the UK i was homeless in London and without these charities like Pauls people would struggle to survive

  • @tokingreens
    @tokingreens 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for being the change that the world needs.

  • @pistophercrul3743
    @pistophercrul3743 8 месяцев назад +1

    great documentry mate paul deserves a king medal what a lovly bloke he is RESPECT PAUL

  • @stevelytton
    @stevelytton 11 месяцев назад

    some absolutley kind folk out there, helping the needy and less fortunate ...love your chanel lots of love and respect from Australia

  • @bobjary9382
    @bobjary9382 11 месяцев назад +10

    Ive been homeless in and around London and the south , the most recent spell was for four years only ending two years ago.
    I have nearly always managed to be part of a crew and squat somewhere.
    It's not easy, but it seems to suit my temperament more than being an individual rough sleeping (although I have opted for that occasionally fleeing the squat for the sake of safety and sanity!)
    So Brighton takes a really dim view of squatters. It feels like a zero tolerance policy with extraordinary measures for anyone attempting occupation. I know they can be fussy about some of their fancy old buildings, but they come down very hard on anyone in derelict buildings or in out of the way situations where they are no trouble.
    I am sure this contributes to the increased numbers on the street and must affect their mental and physical health . I would have suffered pretty badly if I had to sleep rough bc there is nowhere to squat .

  • @shaunmk
    @shaunmk 10 месяцев назад +1

    i lived in brighton in the 90s, it was full of love and fun...i used to give food to a few rough sleepers, not been back in decades...hastings is even worse...great videos

  • @JohnSmith-lj1vw
    @JohnSmith-lj1vw 11 месяцев назад +3

    In my humble opinion this is best video you made yet mate. Well done!

  • @treeoflifeguitars
    @treeoflifeguitars 11 месяцев назад +3

    fair Play Soloman! Against all odds he chooses to win! Love that

  • @truckingnat99
    @truckingnat99 11 месяцев назад +3

    What a fantastic video channel like yours is giving people an insight into issues that they would never have imagined

  • @chrissmith8526
    @chrissmith8526 9 месяцев назад

    What an inspirational bloke Paul is very moving we need more people like him

  • @sigmachad96
    @sigmachad96 11 месяцев назад +4

    Perfect timing with this, living in Kemp Town, thanks for videoing my daily life!

  • @krysstle-8226
    @krysstle-8226 9 месяцев назад +2

    I was homeless in Brighton when I first came from being kicked out. I live in Brighton in a nice house with my boyfriend for 6 years❤

  • @catherinefranklin9128
    @catherinefranklin9128 8 месяцев назад

    It's great to have you as a genuine investigative journalist/film maker on You Tube Wendall!.I am sending your videos on far and wide. The UK needs help by the right people, not by corrupt councils(Labour councils seem to run the worst towns)We don't want anymore greedy landlords buying up everywhere with dodgy backhanders!

  • @harrytrent13
    @harrytrent13 10 месяцев назад

    Great video mate it does upset me on how some people view the homeless most of them are good genuine people and in this country no one should be homeless

  • @robertmccann9631
    @robertmccann9631 11 месяцев назад +18

    Wendall I really love your videos, very humanising and important. I lived in Brighton 12 years ago and it was difficult to find a job that paid the rent (1/3 of my income was going on my rent) I can only imagine things have gotten much worse.

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +5

      Minimum rent I saw was £1500 per month

    • @Storm.Z.4u
      @Storm.Z.4u 11 месяцев назад

      Only a third of your income on rent, that's not bad.

    • @Threadbow
      @Threadbow 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Storm.Z.4u 12 yrs ago.
      Now will be 1,500 for flat.
      1000 even for house room share
      Plus bills plus food leaves not much after council tax water rates

    • @Threadbow
      @Threadbow 11 месяцев назад

      @@Storm.Z.4u actually brighton had agreed to all pay more on council tax to provide housing.
      Think was storage containers
      But judge pickles came down and stopped it. Tories for you.

  • @DMWBN3
    @DMWBN3 8 месяцев назад

    I’m from Hove, adjoins Brighton & many of the homeless are from out of Brighton.
    Walked past Off the Fence today. Its near to where im living & didnt know it had so much going on in there. Ill try donate directly there next time.

  • @azzzza1045
    @azzzza1045 6 месяцев назад +2

    I lived in Brighton in my 20’s and spoke to many homeless people during that time…so many told me that they were in London but when the 2012 olympics were held they were rounded up, given a train ticket to Brighton and never left to ‘improve’ the image of London for the Olympic tourists

  • @wolfie498
    @wolfie498 7 месяцев назад

    I have to comment here. I have had help in the past from off the fence and they are a lovely bunch of people. If anyone was thinking of donating, do it. Your money will be going to a very good cause. Great video 👍

  • @dddux
    @dddux 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wendall, this is some really great work you're doing. Thank you! There is a possibility I might end up on the streets, too... as I've been reckless with my life and now I'm 53 living with my old father... long story... lol.. this shyt can happen to anybody these days. it's terrifying.

  • @reshamdhillon4885
    @reshamdhillon4885 7 месяцев назад

    This guy is a beautiful man thanks for supporting the city ❤

  • @edenhundsdoerfer7971
    @edenhundsdoerfer7971 10 месяцев назад

    Great advice on mental illnesses Wendell!! Am sure you’re helping many people who are suffering from depression and other mental illnesses!

  • @johnmair1697
    @johnmair1697 9 месяцев назад

    This is so good literally keeping people alive fantastic stuff more power to you all

  • @allenprice-uu3sy
    @allenprice-uu3sy 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you Wendall for helping these people.

  • @davesawyer
    @davesawyer 9 месяцев назад

    Going through your historical content since your video on Bath. Eye opening, Brighton like my home town is a lovely city, but has a bad homeless problem.
    Keep doing what you are doing Wendall 👍

  • @adrianshjadesheehan9991
    @adrianshjadesheehan9991 11 месяцев назад +4

    Brillant video olly and that Paul man deserves a Nobel peace prize yere a credit to the UK

    • @garyrodden4426
      @garyrodden4426 7 месяцев назад

      No chance of Paul getting a Nobel peace prize he's doing good work for the people more likely to get one if you are selling weapons to another country to destroy people

  • @rickyjames4228
    @rickyjames4228 10 месяцев назад +2

    The guy with the blue scarf I feel like hes doing good and could sit down with him and have a good convo

  • @gingerali
    @gingerali 11 месяцев назад +8

    I point the finger of blame for all the drug abuse and homelessness firmly and directly at the Government, deliberately overpopulating the country and ignoring its wellbeing of its own citizens is a crime in itself and those who sit in parliament should be ashamed of themselves!

    • @boobootheballbreaker2092
      @boobootheballbreaker2092 11 месяцев назад +4

      Not immigrants fault that people choose drugs and booze. Whobwould you rather live with, a clean immigrant or a conniving, violent addict? Feel free to offer up your couch to one of them.

    • @Gez-C
      @Gez-C 11 месяцев назад +3

      Why would immigration cause people to choose drugs and alcohol? It’s down to individuals whether they use them or not (rightly or wrongly I. It here to judge) and beside at some point this country (and other) have always had people coming here, maybe I will blame William Conqueror for my issues as he was an immigrant to this country 😉🙄

    • @princebuster93
      @princebuster93 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@Gez-CThe money and resources are going into supporting and funding Immigrants, in clean warm hotels, free food, phones, access to healthcare, education and whatever else they need. The social, mental and physical needs of homeless people is deliberately being neglected, but yes it is a choice to drink, take drugs etc. The issues are a lot deeper though, jobs being lost to technology, high cost of rent, low wages that don’t cover basic cost of living, that’s just a few

    • @gingerali
      @gingerali 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@princebuster93 thanks for your response mirroring my own response to the previous two .i would also add that drink and drugs destroy lives of the families connected to these mentally ill addicts . This country used to have mental asylums for these kind of people until some do-gooder decided under the banner ‘ care in the community ‘ to close these asylums as it was stigmatising people and now we have them living in front of of our eyes . This country never had a homelessness problem until recently . I could go on and on but I hope you get my point. The Cabal of crooks sat in parliament are at fault!

    • @princebuster93
      @princebuster93 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@gingerali to be honest, you cannot solve a spiritual problem with man made solutions, we can see the proof by examining exactly what you are saying. The Government have become a social engineering machine, that has manipulated society to such a degree that to many people look to the Government to change and solve the decline in people’s social, economic and mental wellbeing. The Government was not set up to be the people’s caregiver or God, but a communist Government will always seek to be the people’s God, = to control them. Come from a poor family, spent a good few years just surviving, but always worked, once I started seeking God and became born again, spiritually, my life changed for the better. I would never ask or expect anything from the Government, in fact I keep as far away from them as possible. God is allowing this to happen to the world right now because we are in the last days. I pray many Brit’s seek God as things get worse, it does break my heart though, how our Government are so Anti British, corrupt, cowardly, spineless and Godless 😢😞🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙏❤️

  • @mrt3946
    @mrt3946 11 месяцев назад +13

    When Hostel Point backpackers hotel closed I contacted Caroline Lucas about getting things together to transfer its use to a shelter for homeless. It has room for about 200 people with shared but private showers and a big communial room with kitchens. It was perfect. It could also centralise people so that agencies could help them all in one place at the same time. Caroline Lucas ignored me. Its now going to be a luxury boutique hotel. Just what Brighton needs another one of.....

    • @CRD250
      @CRD250 11 месяцев назад +3

      Caroline Lucas has been truly terrible for Brighton & Hove.

    • @MartinParsons-tr6wi
      @MartinParsons-tr6wi 11 месяцев назад

      The environmental movement has been well and truly hijacked

    • @lucydayLucida
      @lucydayLucida 11 месяцев назад +1

      This is both tragic and unsurprising. Choices like this are happening all over the world as the availability of housing disappears and the homeless numbers grow.

    • @andrewcheatle4691
      @andrewcheatle4691 10 месяцев назад +1

      That sucks she ignored your efforts. Good on you though for trying to do something constructive about the issue 👍

  • @mariagarrettgotch2770
    @mariagarrettgotch2770 9 месяцев назад

    Its been horrendous here for over a decade most the people i have worked with have been on the streets for 20 years or more. Off the fence are great as are sussex homeless support. Thanks for highlighting this issue

  • @lurchmusicofficial9929
    @lurchmusicofficial9929 11 месяцев назад

    I really love your videos man - keep going!! The world needs a bright light that you're carrying :)

  • @sabrinajohnson7611
    @sabrinajohnson7611 11 месяцев назад +5

    Wonderful content Wendall! ❤ thank you for your continuous hard work! It's so admirable 😊
    I agree it is a multifaceted problem. Mental health and ptsd is a prime example 😢 🙏🏽 people should definitely reach out. X

  • @debbiebartlett6526
    @debbiebartlett6526 11 месяцев назад +4

    Great informative video as always,well done ✔️

  • @BrunoRodrigues-uq6xd
    @BrunoRodrigues-uq6xd 6 месяцев назад +1

    From United States. New subscriber. Im enjoying your videos. Keep going brother.

  • @seansmith4901
    @seansmith4901 11 месяцев назад +1

    Sussex homeless support are the only resource for food and clothing for the homeless in Brighton on the Weekends..all the other agencies and charities are Closed..Corperate style.. Susssex homeless support walk the walk not the talk..at the coalface providing warm clothing twnts sleeping bags all provided by Donations from the public and local businesses ..So thank you all who contributed..good video..thankyou for sharing..

  • @ywiggan
    @ywiggan 11 месяцев назад +6

    Brighton mini London ❤️ I was there last week and yes, lots of homeless people on the streets. Looking at the estate agents rental market one property near Kemp Town rental £3,000 a month to rent 😮😮 crazy money

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +3

      Rent there is insane

    • @robdubz1510
      @robdubz1510 11 месяцев назад +1

      London holiday homes

    • @Threadbow
      @Threadbow 11 месяцев назад

      Because now landlords rent by the night.
      They can charge more than the weekly rent in one night.
      So that reduces the number of flats houses available.
      This is a trend all over the country.
      Air bnb get rich off of your property.
      Then walk past the homeless who have no affordable and very few properties available to rent.

  • @AceRamone
    @AceRamone 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for doing something positive about our mental health problem.

  • @murringo9
    @murringo9 11 месяцев назад

    What an amazing video, Wendall. People need to see this. Thank you.

  • @scottal
    @scottal 11 месяцев назад

    Top man. Keep up the great , caring stuff you do. Wishing u all the best into the new year.

  • @johnsharman76142
    @johnsharman76142 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Wendall, Still continuing to doing a great Job.🥰🥰

  • @seanylilears19
    @seanylilears19 11 месяцев назад

    Paul reminds me of the vicar from This Country. What a hero.

  • @StevieSpiers-ru3mf
    @StevieSpiers-ru3mf 11 месяцев назад +5

    In recent years Brighton has been the drug death capital of Britain, the teenage pregnancy capital of Britain, homeless everywhere, a huge disparity between rich and poor. We left Brighton because the rent was £1600 per month for a three ned ex council house. It's a strange, strange place.

    • @MiaSummer-cm6cy
      @MiaSummer-cm6cy 11 месяцев назад

      According to new figures published by the UK's Office for National Statistics, Middlesbrough, Blackpool and St. Helens are England's teenage pregnancy capitals

    • @StevieSpiers-ru3mf
      @StevieSpiers-ru3mf 9 месяцев назад

      @@MiaSummer-cm6cy Can you read? I said IN RECENT YEARS, not today.

    • @Danielmountford_
      @Danielmountford_ 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@StevieSpiers-ru3mfHow can you be that rude when talking out your arse. Lived in Brighton for over 15 years. Declared drug death capital in the UK over ten years ago, it's not now and that's not considered recent. Stating it's the teenage pregnancy capital of Britain is also not true, but it has been high.

  • @aprilcrooks6424
    @aprilcrooks6424 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the updates wendall, I live in kuwait now and it’s nice to know what’s going on in the uk

  • @moonbeammoonbeam5739
    @moonbeammoonbeam5739 11 месяцев назад +17

    The rich -poor divide has got to be the worse it has ever been.
    I'm shocked at the stats for Brighton.
    I truly feel the government is just allowing this to happen.

    • @krisbowditch827
      @krisbowditch827 11 месяцев назад +6

      I agree, absolutely disgusting what’s happening. There’s no empathy or support with Tory rule . Yeah it’s a lifestyle choice,FFS🙈💩

    • @Westhamsterdam
      @Westhamsterdam 11 месяцев назад

      "I truly feel the government is just allowing this to happen". If truth be known the government (elites) are behind the drugs trade. Drugs (none recreational) are there to destroy them but at the same time if you feed them & look after them on the streets (just like Kessington/Skid Row) you create a type of prison where they can´t escape this is how the elites manage it they keep them to certain areas away from rich.

    • @no_soy_rubio
      @no_soy_rubio 11 месяцев назад +1

      The government don't give a toss

    • @stevenparrott4924
      @stevenparrott4924 10 месяцев назад

      labour run council before that green party who had worse recycling rate in country what a disgrace

  • @tobyjackman3212
    @tobyjackman3212 11 месяцев назад +3

    Another exceptional slice of journalism, pal. Keep it up - you're doing God's work

  • @208records
    @208records 11 месяцев назад +1

    Many thanks for posting. So many societal problems are glossed over by a self interested mainstream media whereas this video highlights how much people are in desperate need as a result of this governments callousness.

  • @karlstaples4506
    @karlstaples4506 11 месяцев назад +2

    First time I am commenting!
    Your videos are one of the few i watch from start to finish! I love what you do, keep doing exactly this!

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoy the content mate

    • @karlstaples4506
      @karlstaples4506 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@WendallExplores thank you for responding! I used to live in Burnley in 2011, it was not to good then! Charlie Vietch went to Burnley and he describes it as the worst experience he has had. If you have not seen Charlie Vietch do a quick search he is very popular! All the best!

    • @WendallExplores
      @WendallExplores  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@karlstaples4506 I am well aware of the powerful Charlie Veitch 🤣

  • @realitywinner7582
    @realitywinner7582 10 месяцев назад

    God Bless You Wendall -from Ireland 🙂

  • @maxa4375
    @maxa4375 7 месяцев назад

    I live in Brighton, I've met Solomon. He's a funny guy with a good brain on him, not looking as well as he did in this video now bless him. but still cracking on.

  • @susanatkinson967
    @susanatkinson967 11 месяцев назад

    Very passionate person paul doing his job .beatiful soul x

  • @donfranktv
    @donfranktv 11 месяцев назад

    Off the fence seems like an amazing charity - doing all the right things to help.

  • @harrytrent13
    @harrytrent13 10 месяцев назад

    Paul just shows that there really is great people about in this country

  • @hughmuir3063
    @hughmuir3063 11 месяцев назад

    It is a great shame that our government does not enable people living on the streets into some form of housing.
    Solomon that you interviewed is very well spoken and it is such a shame that his and so many lives are being wasted from lack of support.

  • @SaraGardiner-j2y
    @SaraGardiner-j2y 11 месяцев назад

    Great! Work you do Paul. Take Care x

  • @jonnybraVoo000
    @jonnybraVoo000 11 месяцев назад +3

    I understand that you have to have local connections with the area. Alot of these lost soles have travelled here for a better life putting them in a catch 22 situation, the housing situation is dire as it is, they are just not building council houses no more compared to the rest of the market. I wish all the people you spoke to all the luck in the world and can shake off any addiction they may have, as its impossible to hold down a job an bills otherwise.